Forensic-biochemical indices of serum amilase and cholinesterase activity in lethal poisoning with heroin

The examination of the activity of serum amilase and cholinesterase in the blood from subjects who had died of heroin poisoning showed significant elevation of such activity. These findings allow experts to use the activity of the above enzymes as effective markers in detection of narcotic drugs in cadaveric blood, opiate narcotics, in particular.